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R486 AOU

1998 Fiat Brava 1.4

Green Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,848 mi
Last recorded70,848 miles
Recorded on7 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.472,961 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR486 AOU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2008 70,848 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 66,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 60,544 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 60,544 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4?

Based on 843 MOT tests across 161 vehicles.

60.7%
Pass Rate
5,726
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
161
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 167
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 91
Direction indicator incorrect colour 57
Registration plate lamp not working 56
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 55
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R486 AOU is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 in Green with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 72,961 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava 1.4 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 167 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R486 AOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.4 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R486 AOU registered?

R486 AOU is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is R486 AOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R486 AOU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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